NAAS-- - Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Naas General Hospital.

There is currently1permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Rheumatology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

Joan Elliott

Occupational Therapist Manager

joan.elliott@hse.ie

Phone: 045 843030

HR Point of Contact:

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Name: Olivia Girvin

Position: HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie

Tel: 087 957 4869

Purpose of the Post:

The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide the advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to design and implement a high quality service. He / She will be responsible forthe effective and efficient delivery of an evidenced based, patient focused, quality infused Occupational Therapy Rheumatology Service.

The Clinical Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of patients with complex rheumatology presentations, ranging from acute and progressive conditions.

In addition, the Clinical Specialist:

· Serves as a leader in service improvement and development.

· Develops and implements clinical evidence based practice, research and audit in the occupational therapy rheumatology service,

· Provides expert guidance/consultation to other occupational therapists, students and health care professionals via education, supervision and training to ensure they have the required skills & knowledge to deliver evidenced based, safe and effective practice

Eligibility Criteria

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. (https://www.coru.ie/)

And

(ii) Have five years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience of which four years full time (or equivalent) must be consecutive in the required area of specialism.

And

(iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence.

And

(iv) Professional Development and Practice

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.

And

Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.

And

(v) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

(vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

2. Annual Registration

(i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.

And

(ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3. Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific Requirements:

Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of rheumatology outpatients.